Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLovel's Hall moated site and fishpond, Widnes

Lovel's Hall moated site and fishpond, Widnes

England
List entry 1014390
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Lovel's Hall moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument located in Widnes, Lancashire, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure associated with a residential or manorial establishment. The site dates to the medieval period, with the moat and associated fishpond representing typical features of high-status settlement during this era. The earthworks survive as landscape features demonstrating medieval land management practices and the spatial organisation of a former manor or hall complex. Such moated sites are characteristic of medieval Lancashire and reflect patterns of aristocratic or gentry settlement common to north-west England during the later medieval period.

Lovel's Hall moated site and fishpond, Widnes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014390. View the official record →

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What is Lovel's Hall moated site and fishpond, Widnes?

Lovel's Hall moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument located in Widnes, Lancashire, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure associated with a residential or manorial establishment. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014390.

Who is responsible for protecting Lovel's Hall moated site and fishpond, Widnes?

Lovel's Hall moated site and fishpond, Widnes is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1014390.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lovel's Hall moated site and fishpond, Widnes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duck decoy pond 200m south east of Marsh Bridge (2.1 km), Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth, beside the south porch (4.8 km), Cranshaw Hall moated site (5.5 km).

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